The Philadelphia 76ers showed promise with a dominant weekend sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls. However, they sit just 1.5 games back of the Chicago Bulls for the final Play-In spot in the NBA. The Bulls are making waves by tanking, dealing away key players like Nikola Vucevic and Zach LaVine. Despite this, the Sixers’ postseason ambitions remain very much alive thanks to their strong schedule.
Joel Embiid remains out tonight after undergoing handstand practice, while Paul George is also sidelined due to a pinky injury. The team’s injury report includes Andre Drummond (toe), Caleb Martin (hip), KJ Martin (foot), Jared McCain (knee), and Guerschon Yabusele (knee).
The 76ers face the Los Angeles Lakers, who won their first two meetings this season. Anthony Davis could be fatigued after a heavy November game against the Hornets. The Sixers are 4.5-point underdogs at home in what promises to be an exciting matchup tonight.
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